Arundel Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

**Guide Price: £550,000 - £575,000**

With the easy, social flow only great contemporary design delivers, this industrial-chic 2 bed, balcony apartment is a secret retreat just a few mins walk from the sea and the Marina with local amenities around the corner and the Lanes about 7 mins by cab (or a scenic 25 min seafront stroll). An ideal first buy or investment it’s good to go, on the ground floor of award winning ‘Creative Developments’ expert 2016 conversion of an historic paper mill with plentiful permit parking on the quiet one way street. The County Hospital an 8 min walk and Brighton Station’s direct trains to London easy to reach. Inside offers 87.87m2 (945.82 sq. ft.) of sun-lit rooms all on one level where ceilings soar, the sophisticated open plan living dining room with an ABX wood burner folds open to the balcony and the streamlined, high spec kitchen is tucked into its own space behind a sociable island. At the back of the building, the first of the private double bedrooms also has access to the balcony – as well as a luxury, central bathroom. Quiet and comfortable at the front, the spacious principal is a dream come true with a wall of organised storage and a stylish en suite.

At the back of the famous Sussex Square, this is an easy going, convenient area. Always popular with locals seeking quality homes between the beach and the countryside – both within walking distance. Investors are now noticing that this is a well-connected area with quiet nights, plentiful permit parking and buses to every part of the city. And now is the time to buy with substantial improvements underway along the seafront.


In brief:
Style: GF apartment in 2016 development of historic paper mill
Type 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living dining room kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space SE balcony
Parking Permit zone H, no waiting list
Council Tax Band D

Why you’ll like it:
If you have a busy lifestyle this is the perfect retreat, tucked away in a well connected, area with a laid back, social vibe. Architect designed, the integrity of the building has been kept with only one apartment on each floor (and high grade sound insulation between) and inside has a fuss free flow where the attention to detail includes plenty of storage which is an underrated but fundamentally important aspect in a central apartment, freeing up floorspace.

Once a paper factory, ahead the industrial heritage is acknowledged in the soaring ceiling, iron pillars, aluminium double glazing and timeless oak flooring of the glamorous open plan living, dining room and kitchen. Sunlight streams through the whole space through high windows in the south wall as well as the east wall of glass part of which folds away to a sunny balcony ideal for friends to spill out to. Inside has an astonishing 7.20 x 6.60m (23’7 x 21’7) in which to work, rest or play whilst a sculptural radiator and fabulous ABX wood burning stove ensure a warm welcome for friends and family. High spec, the kitchen area is safely tucked away from the in/out flow behind a sociable central island which houses a gas hob facing the dining area. Beautifully designed, the Italian, Composite Kitchen includes stylish work surfaces and other integrated appliances include a Neff fan oven at eye level, a dish washer and fridge freezer.

Perfect for everyday but also for parties, the balcony has space for seating and has open views over the private courtyard of the 3 mews houses behind to gardens, so it’s easy to forget that you’re just 10 mins from the centre of our thriving coastal resort.

Returning inside, the first of the double bedrooms is an inviting retreat where guests can unwind in complete seclusion and enjoy morning coffee on the balcony to which it has direct access, and fitted wardrobes are already in place.

Central to the apartment, the sensitive industrial chic feel continues in the spacious bathroom where touches of luxury include a shower attachment on the bath, a designer hand basin, a bank of mirrored cabinets and a warming rail for towels.

Light and airy with unusually restful proportions and twin windows which almost fill the west wall, the principal bedroom is a glorious refuge, beautifully decorated with 5.6 x 3.4m (18’4 x 11’11) in which to relax, custom made wardrobes and a chic, contemporary en suite bathroom.

Agent says:
“Good to go, this secluded refuge with shops, the sea and parks only a few minutes away on foot, this luxury home is a great buy in a quiet but connected area of the city.”

Owner’s secret:
“Easy to live in with a free flow to all the rooms and to the balcony, the apartment is warm in the winter but light and airy during summer. Quiet and secure, the location has suited our busy lifestyles with easy access to local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as to the beach and all the rest that Brighton has to offer – and we also have almost 24hr transport links to the stations and airports.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 mins walk
Train Station: Brighton mainline best 10 mins cab ride
Seafront or Park: East Brighton Park & Nature Reserve 5 mins walk, seafront 5 mins walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St Lukes, Woodingdean
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, MET, BIMM, BHASVIC
Private: Brighton College, Roedean

Close to the sea, the waterfront restaurants of the marina and with easy access to protected Downland and East Brighton Park’s sports facilities and café, this is a sought after area favoured by professionals, families and investors. Shops, cafes and bistro bars are nearby and the city centre is swift to reach. Nearby, Eastern Road takes you to the hospital and cultural heart of the city in about 7 minutes whilst Warren Road swiftly connects with the A23/A27 in minutes - a tempting proposition to those needing to reach the universities, Lewes or airports quickly. There’s a regular and rapid bus service covering the city and the coast, and the mainline train station, with its fast, direct links London and Gatwick, is about a 10 minute drive or 15- 20 by bus.